[Blindtlk] Let's work together! re: A Must-Read for allFederationists!

[Bonnie]

Eric,

I beg to differ.  It's not philosophy that the NFB centers are teaching.
They're gaining independence through the training they receive.  Along with
that, confidence is gained.

I was a member of the ACB at one time, and I can tell you that there are
considerable philosophical differences between the two organizations.  Keep
in mind that some local and state affiliates of both organizations work very
well together while the differences between the national organizations won't
come together.  At least we in the NFB are doing our best to change what it
means to be blind and do our best to live what we believe.


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Eric Calhoun
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 3:32 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindtlk] Let's work together! re: A Must-Read for
allFederationists!

Marion, I am friends with both Federationists and ACB-ers.  I don't see
much difference in philosophy, other than the fact that NFB Training
Centers are there, teaching NFB philosophy.  I think, though, if ACB and
nFB really want to work together, we both need to find more common ground
on many issues.

I may have disagreements with NFB; I may have disagreements with ACB. 
The fact remains that I am a free-thinking American, period, explamation
point, end of sentence.  I will never forget the lessons of Kernel Books
literature; I will never forget the lessons of Ken Metz, Mitch Pomerantz,
Marc Maurer, Robert Stigile, Chris Boone, (who's still out there saying,
"Get ourselves together, and make a lot more tornadoes!"), Barb Pierce,
Eric Duffy, Joseph Carter, Dave Andrews, Janelle Edwards, Paul Edwards,
Debbie Hazelton, Marlaina Leeburg, John Ross, Andy and Marylou Baracco, and
the late, great Kenneth Jernigan.  But this is the 21st century, and change
means things change, and seasons and people changing.  There will always be
disagreement, but disagreeing politely, but we need to remember: we must
think logically.  After both sides of an issue are brought up, be willing
to listen, and think.  Then act.

Lastly, I do not like to hear that Federation or Council chapters are not
seeing eye to eye.  Everyone must work together.